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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.87, 725.70 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.87, 725.70 and 171.56 is: 257.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.87 : 725.70 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.87/725.70 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.87x = 725.70 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.87x = 124,501.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,501.09/483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.30

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